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Nickel-bearing Pyrrhotite

A variety of Pyrrhotite
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About Nickel-bearing PyrrhotiteHide

Formula:
(Fe,Ni)7S8
A nickel-bearing variety of pyrrhotite.
Note, however, that there are several iron-nickel sulphides.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
11395 (as Nickel-bearing Pyrrhotite)
3328 (as Pyrrhotite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11395:7 (as Nickel-bearing Pyrrhotite)
mindat:1:1:3328:8 (as Pyrrhotite)

Pronunciation of Nickel-bearing PyrrhotiteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon & Katya RalphUnited Kingdom

Chemistry of Nickel-bearing PyrrhotiteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Fe,Ni)7S8
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Fe60.379 %
S39.621 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Synonyms of Nickel-bearing PyrrhotiteHide

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Nickel-bearing PyrrhotiteHide

References for Nickel-bearing PyrrhotiteHide

Localities for Nickel-bearing PyrrhotiteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
G. K. Czamanske and J.G. Moore
G. K. Czamanske and J.G. Moore
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See district
Palache et al. (1951)
Brazil
 
  • Amapá
    • Mazagão
      • Vila Nova
Prichard et al. (2001)
Canada
 
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Labrador
      • Voisey´s Bay
A.J. Naldrett et al.
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
    • Bir Bitan
Zoheir et al. (2024)
Finland
 
  • Lapland
    • Sodankylä
      • Viiankiaapa mire area
Pelayo Barrón Francisco (2020)
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Foix
        • Auzat
          • La Freychinède
J.L. Bodinier et al.
J.L. Bodinier et al. et al. (30)
      • Saint-Girons
        • Le Port
          • Col d'Agnès
            • Etang de Lers
J.L. Bodinier et al. et al. (30)
J.L. Bodinier et al.
Greenland
 
  • Qeqertalik
    • Disko Island
Pauly (1958)
India
 
  • Jharkhand
    • East Singhbhum District
      • Mosaboni
S. G. Tenainkai et al. (1991)
Indonesia
 
  • South Kalimantan Province
    • Banjar Regency
Hattori et al. (2004)
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Hidaka Subprefecture
      • Samani District
        • Samani-cho
          • Horoman peridotite body
Rocks & Min.: 22:112.
New Zealand
 
  • Tasman Region
    • Aorere Goldfield
      • Richmond Hill
Grapes et al. (1999)
Russia
 
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Elbrussky District
Gurbanov et al. (2008)
  • Sakha
    • Mirninsky District
      • Daldyn
web.utk.edu (n.d.) +1 other reference
Sweden
 
  • Uppsala County
    • Heby
USA
 
  • California
    • San Diego County
      • Julian Mining District
        • Julian
Calkins (1916) +4 other references
    • Siskiyou County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • Callahan Mining District (Scott River Mining District)
          • Schneider Hill
Aubury (1905) +1 other reference
  • Maine
    • Kennebec County
      • Gardiner
  • Massachusetts
    • Essex County
      • Beverly
Sears (1893)
  • Montana
    • Garfield County
Sharygin et al. (1992)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Lancaster County
      • Bart Township
Dana 6:1069 +2 other references
  • Washington
    • Okanogan County
      • Twisp Mining District
Valentine et al. (1960) +1 other reference
  • Wyoming
    • Sweetwater County
V.V. Sharygin et al.
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